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Mornington Peninsula Landslide Overlay Could Drop 27,000 Properties
Mornington Peninsula Shire wants about 27,000 properties removed from interim landslide planning controls. However, the existing EMO7 will remain in force until Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny approves the proposed amendment.
Crib Point Primary Wins 2026 Inter School Activity Challenge
Grade 5 students from Western Port primary schools put their engineering skills to the test at the seventh annual Inter School Activity Challenge, with Crib Point Primary School taking first place.
Mornington Peninsula Rough Sleeping Surges 32 Per Cent as Mayor Warns Figure May Be Higher
Mornington Peninsula rough sleeping has surged by 32 per cent, with at least 168 people recorded and Mayor Stephen Batty warning the true figure may be higher.
Mornington Peninsula Gets $2.1m Homelessness Outreach Team
The Victorian Government will provide $2.1 million over four years for two dedicated homelessness outreach workers across the Mornington Peninsula, where 168 people were sleeping rough at the end of May.
Mayoral Charity Golf Day to tackle Mornington Peninsula homelessness
Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Stephen Batty is rallying golfers, businesses and residents to support The Mayoral Charity Golf Day, raising funds to combat homelessness across the region.
